New report reveals opinion on international co-operation in lead up to G20 summit

Focaldata conducted nationally representative polls in 18 countries, capturing responses from 19,192 quantitative respondents. These were carried out from October 31 to November 7, 2025. The survey reached representative cohorts based on age, gender, region, education, ethnicity, and most recent political vote to achieve nationally representative samples in each country, with ethnicity and past political votes used only where such measures are collected and standard practice. The sample was then weighted to be representative by the same variables.

This poll identified several factors that respondents associate with effective international cooperation. The most frequently selected factor, chosen by 38% of respondents, was national leaders agreeing on a long-term plan for peace and progress. An equal share (38%) said cooperation should be guided by values related to trust-building and peace.

The full report with additional findings, A Mandate for International Cooperation: G20 Popular Opinion on Global Action, can be found here.

This report built on previous research in Demanding Results: Global Views on International Cooperation, whose report can be found here.